Nagpur Celebrates Eid Milad-un-Nabi with Message of Peace and Harmony The Muslim community in Nagpur gathered on Wednesday to commemorate Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), with a vibrant procession that underscored themes of religious devotion and communal unity. The event, organized by the Markazi Seerat-un-Nabi Committee, drew participation from children, youths, and elders who marched through the city’s central areas, including Gandhibagh Fawara Chowk, Central Avenue, and Mominpura. Participants adorned themselves in traditional attire, with many wearing white clothing, turbans, and Islamic brooches, reflecting the cultural and spiritual significance of the occasion. A notable highlight of the celebrations was the gesture of solidarity extended by the historic Shri Poddarreshwar Ram Temple Trust. The temple authorities welcomed the Juloos-e-Mohammadi procession on Central Avenue by showering rose petals on the participants, a symbolic act of unity that emphasized the city’s tradition of communal harmony. Punit Poddar, trustee of the Poddarreshwar Ram Temple Committee, and other prominent figures such as Atique Qureshi, Kishor Patil, Gurdeep Singh Arora, Vipin Poddar, Bhushan Gupta, Krishna Sarda, Mukhtar Ansari, Suraj Agrawal, Sunil Jagyasi, and Sunil Devarankar were present at the event. Citizens expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as a heartwarming example of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, a term reflecting the cultural synthesis of Hindu and Muslim traditions in the region. Faizan Ahmed Khan, a community leader, highlighted the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), emphasizing compassion, kindness, and the importance of benefiting others.#atique_qureshi #markazi_seeratunnabi_committee #shri_poddarreshwar_ram_temple_trust #punit_poddar #kishor_patil
Rs10,000 Airfare Hike for Haj Pilgrims Sparks Protest A sudden increase of Rs10,000 in airfare per pilgrim for this year’s Haj pilgrimage has ignited widespread frustration among applicants, prompting the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind’s Nagpur unit to organize a protest against the decision. The Haj flights, which began on April 24, have already transported a significant portion of the pilgrims to Mecca, with approximately 1.75 lakh individuals from across the country participating in the pilgrimage this year. As of April 28, nearly 50% of these pilgrims had reached Mecca via Medina, though the additional airfare charge has drawn sharp criticism. The protest was led by Atique Qureshi, the general secretary of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind’s Nagpur unit, who condemned the hike as “unjustified and condemnable.” He highlighted that airfare agreements between the Haj Committee of India and airlines are typically finalized six to seven months in advance, making the abrupt increase inappropriate. Qureshi emphasized that many pilgrims are accompanied by four to five family members, and the Rs10,000 per-person charge has significantly burdened their finances. Some families, he noted, are struggling to cover the extra costs at short notice, as earning members have already reached Mecca. A delegation from Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Nagpur visited the Divisional Commissioner’s office to formally register their objections. The delegation included prominent figures such as Hafiz Masood, Haji Mohammad Shoaib Rana, Haji Mohammad Sameer, Haji Mohammad Zahid, and Shahbaz Akhtar. Qureshi urged the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Haj Committee of India to reconsider the decision and provide immediate relief to affected pilgrims.#haj_committee_of_india #jamiat_ulema_e_hind #atique_qureshi #hafiz_masood #haji_mohammad_shoaib_rana
